Amir Jangoo Breaks Virat Kohli's Record: All Milestones Achieved In WI Vs SL 1st Test

Amir Jangoo went past Virat Kohli on an elusive list [Source: Windies Cricket, AFP]

West Indies enjoyed stellar success in the first Test against Sri Lanka, as they posted a massive total in their first innings.

Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase played pivotal roles for the home side, powering them to a daunting score at North Sound, Antigua. Jangoo tallied a sensational double century and broke Virat Kohli's major record.

West Indies in driving seat as Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase form mammoth stand

After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, West Indies bowled Sri Lanka out for 308 in their first innings.

Despite Dhananjaya de Silva's valiant century, the tourists failed to put up an impactful performance, as a superb collective effort from the West Indies bowlers restricted them to a slightly under-par score.

In response, the home side was in a spot of bother, placed at 168 for five, before Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase bailed them out of trouble with a mammoth stand.

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The duo added 401 runs for the sixth wicket, ensuring West Indies took a substantial first innings lead in the Test series opener against Sri Lanka. While captain Roston Chase struck 194 runs, Amir Jangoo smashed 19 fours and three sixes for his marathon knock of 233 runs.

Thus, the West Indies batting pair achieved several major milestones in the first West Indies vs Sri Lanka Test, with Jangoo surpassing Virat Kohli on an elite list.

All records broken in WI Vs SL 1st Test as Amir Jangoo overtakes Virat Kohli

Highest 6th wicket partnership in Test history

Partnership	Players	Opposition	Year
401	R Chase, A Jangoo	Sri Lanka	2026
399	J Bairstow, B Stokes	South Africa	2016
365*	BJ Watling, K Williamson	Sri Lanka	2015
352	BJ Watling, BB McCullum	India	2014
351	M Jayawardene, P Jayawardene	India	2009

Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase formed a 401-run partnership, which is the highest stand for the sixth wicket in Test history.

Amir Jangoo goes past Virat Kohli for highest score at North Sound

Jangoo's 233 off 373 balls is now the highest individual score at the North Sound in Antigua in Test cricket. He went past talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli, who struck 200 against West Indies at the venue back in 2016.

233 - Amir Jangoo (West Indies) vs Sri Lanka, 2026*
200 - Virat Kohli (India) vs West Indies, 2016
194 - Roston Chase (West Indies) vs Sri Lanka, 2026*

(Highest individual Test scores at North Sound)

Amir Jangoo broke Brian Lara's record

Amir Jangoo also eclipsed Brian Lara, claiming the second position on the list of West Indies batters with the highest individual scores against Sri Lanka in Tests.

333 - Chris Gayle, Galle, 2010
233 - Amir Jangoo, Antigua, 2026*
221 - Brian Lara, Colombo (SSC), 2001

(Highest scores for West Indies vs Sri Lanka in Tests)

Highest innings totals for West Indies vs Sri Lanka in Test cricket

Riding on Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase's incredible knocks, West Indies piled up 626 runs before declaring their first innings. Thus, the Caribbean men broke a 16-year-old record, registering their highest team total against the Lankans in Test cricket.